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L964 WWP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,731 mi
Last recorded185,731 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 WWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 185,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 185,730 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 184,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 181,204 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 175,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 167,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 160,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 154,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 144,455 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 144,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 144,446 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at panhard bracket mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 132,288 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 130,367 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,627 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 128,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 124,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 122,259 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 122,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight play in osf rod end nearest steering box arm

Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,623 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 107,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise osf hub seal weeping grease

advise slight play in osf hub bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 107,906 miles

advise osf hub seal weeping grease

advise slight play in osf hub bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 107,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 105,459 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L964 WWP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L964 WWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L964 WWP registered?

L964 WWP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L964 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L964 WWP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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